English Literature BA(Hons): Course fees and funding
2019/20 fees for this course
The tuition fee you pay depends on whether you are assessed as a 'Home' (UK or EU), 'Islands' or International' student. In 2019/20 the fees for this course are:
| Fee category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Home (UK and EU students) | Foundation year: £7,800 £9,250* |
| International | Foundation: £12,700 Year 1 (2019/20): £12,700 or £14,200** Year 2 (2020/21): £13,100 or £14,600** Year 3 (2021/22): £13,500 or £15,000** |
| Islands (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) | To be confirmed by the Island Authorities |
* These fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the results of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
** The international fee rate charged will depend upon the course combination chosen.
Eligible UK and EU students can apply to the Government for a tuition loan, which is paid direct to the University. This has a low interest-rate which is charged from the time the first part of the loan is paid to the University until you have repaid it.
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Funding information
Tuition fees
Eligible students can apply to Student Finance England for a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of tuition. The loan is paid directly to the University.
Living costs support
Eligible students can apply to Student Finance England for a loan to cover living costs. The loan is paid into your bank account in three instalments – one at the start of each term. The maximum maintenance loan in 2019/20 is £11,672 if you live away from home and study at Kingston University or £7,529 if you live with your parents whilst studying.
The maintenance loan is partly income-assessed – to find out how much you may be able to receive please visit the Student Finance Calculator.
Applying for loans
To apply for a tuition and/or maintenance loan, you need to create a Student Finance account and submit an online application with Student Finance England. Please see the links below if you are from another UK or EU country.
Bursaries
Find out more about the Kingston University Bursary.
Additional support
Additional support is available from Student Finance England for disabled students and students with children.
Students from Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland
The package of funding available to students from other parts of the UK is slightly different. Please visit the relevant authority for more information:
European Union students
The UK Government has yet to confirm the position of EU students starting courses in the 2019/20 academic year.
Additional costs
For this course you will be:
- required to purchase your own copy of books for required reading; and
- required to participate in mandatory field trips.
It is likely that you may incur extra costs as a student at Kingston University. It is useful for you to be aware of the types of things you may have to pay for.
In order to help you budget, the information below indicates what activities and materials are not covered by your tuition fees:
- Personal laptops.
- Personal copies of books.
- Optional study visits and field trips.
- Printing costs.
- Costs of participating at external shows and exhibitions.
If you would like to view the fees for undergraduate courses from previous years, you can download the relevant fees document to find out more.
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